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What were the 3 substances used as early performing enhancing drugs?
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Strychnine= CNS stimulant but at high doses can lead to death.
Cocaine= Caffeine= Amphetamines= the most popular beginning in the 1950s. |
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When were performing enhancing drugs first banned?
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1968, but the international olympic commitee
- it was illegal for trainers to have amphetamines in 1971 in the NFL but players were still able to obtain them. |
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When did steroid usage first begin?
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1950s by the soviets
1960s by the americans 1970s- testing began |
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what are the two physical effects of steroids?
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Adrogenic effects (masculinizing) - growth of penis, growth of hair deepening of voice
Anabolic (tissue building)- increased muscle mass, control of thedistribution of body mass, increased protein sythnesis |
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what are some adverse affects of steriods?
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- peliosis hepatitis (bloody liver cysts)
- changes in blood lipid levels possibly leading to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure - acne and baldness - for young users, growth plates might prematuraly close causing them to not fullly grow into their mature body. |
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what is clenbuterol?
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- a type of beta-2, a non steroidal anabolic agent that was attempted by a british swimmer in the 92 olympics.
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